Uniform



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tion of Newv York N. Y., a corpora- Application March 1.6, 1939, Serial No. 262,256

This invention relates generally to nurses uniforms and more particularly to a combination having the appearance of an ensemble.

Previously uniforms of the nurses type comprised the various pieces arranged separately by the wearer. The applicant has `designed a combination uniform having numerous objects in view.

One of the objects of this invention is to eliminate the time necessary to arrange the former l'ive or six piece uniform.

Another object is to provide a more comfortable and cooler uniform.

A further object is to provide a garment having a better appearance since there are no separate pieces to slip out of place and look untdy.

Still another object is to provide a much better fitting garment.

A still further object is to eliminate laundry expense since there are so many fewer pieces to be handled and sorted in the laundry.

And with the above and other objects in View, my invention may consist of certain novel features of form, construction, arrangement, and combination of parts presently described and pointed out in the accompanying drawings, specification and claims appended hereto.

In the drawings, which illustrate an embodiment of the device, yand wherein like reference characters are used to designate like parts- Fig. 1 is a front view of the garment as worn in its normal position on the wearer;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged front view of the garment, some of the portions of the garment turned back t-o more clearly show certain constructions;

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the garment;

Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional view taken cn the line 4 4 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a vertical sectional View taken on the line 5 5 of Fig. 2 to more clearly show the belt construction;

Fig. 6 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 6 6 of Fig. 2 showing the bib construction;

Fig. 7 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line I 'I of Fig. 3;

vIn the drawings the reference numeral I designates the dress portion .having-a gore I2 at the rear and a collar gore I4 stitched to the Waist portion I as at I'I. The sleeves I 6 are provided with cuffs I8 and the usual arm pads 2l) are formed under the arms.

The apron 22 includes two portions 24 and 26 extending around to the rear where they are stitched vertically to the gore I2 at 28 and 30.

Abib 32 has one of its side edges S3 stitched at 35 to the waist portion I5 as indicated more clearly in Fig. 6. The bib 32,also has its bottom edge 34 stitched at 36 to the top edge 38 of the apron 26. A belt 40 4of doublethickness is stitched at 42 to the top edge 38 of the apron 26 and the loweredge 34 of the bib 32, The above construction is more clearly shown in Fig. 5.

In the rear on one side the belt 46 is stitched to the top edge of the apron only as at 39.

It is to be noted, however, that the belt 48 is only secured on the side 26 of the apron, leaving the end 44 free to loosely encircle the waist. The opposite end 46 is provided with buttons 48 to be secured in the button holes 5!! of the end 44. Means for adjustment is provided by the holes 52 shown in the end 46 whereby the buttons 48 maybe moved over.

On the sides where the bib ends and in `the back as far as the edges 54 and 56, the waist portion I5 is stitched at 58 to the top edge 69 of the apron portions. A hem 62 is shown at the bottom of the apron and the gore portions.

The usual pockets 64 are shown attached to the apron portions in front. A collar 65 is stitched lat 6B to one half of the bib portion and the gore I4 and the rest of the way around the upper circumference of the gore I4 alone. The ends 'I6 forming the tie 12. A button hole 'I4 formed in one corner of the bib is adapted to be secured to a tab 'I6 by means of a button 'i6 secured thereto. An auxiliary pocket l8l) is formed on the doubled portion edge 82. Button holes 84 are formed on the other edge of the bib 32 and are adapted to engage the buttons 86 formed on the double edge portion 82.

In order to make the garment more form tting, gathers 88 are formed by stitchings 96 in the rear of the waist portion I5. This is more clearly shown in Fig. '7. A double row of stitchings 92 are taken when the edges 54 and 56 are partially stitched to form additional gathers 94.

Two double vertical rows vof stitchings 96 and 9B extend down the front of the apron. Gathers |00 are formed at the waist line in the waist portion I5 to insure better form tting. One of the outstanding features of my invention is acquired by forming the gathers in that part of the waist section which is integral with the skirt. This construction obviates the necessity of making a -fold in the seam thereby precluding the resultant bulky and uncomfortable waist line. It is readily apparent that not only does this construction permit of easy adjustability but at the same time insure better fitting than would normally be obtained by conventional designs. Due to my invention, the effect lof separable garments is accomplished despite the fact that the sections are formed integral with each other.

It can be readily seen that by this neW design, a neat, comfortable, form fitting and economical six piece uniform has been combined into one garment yet retaining the appearance of the single pieces now a part of the required uniform. The unnecessary individual fastening and securing of the various pieces are eliminated and at the same time presenting a better tting and appearing garment, which is easily -cleaned at a cost much less than that of Washing and assorting the single pieces of apparel.

It is understood that I do not Wish to b-e limited to the eXact embodiment of the `device shown, which is merely by Way of illustration and not limitation, as various other forms of the device will, of course, be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the claim.

I claim:

In a nurses uniform, the combination of a Waist and skirt, said waist comprising a shoulder, back and front side portions, the side edges of said front portions being spaced, a bib portion terminating adjacent the waistline and having its side edges overlapping and secured to the edges of said lfront side portions, said bib portion having a cut-out at the top forming a neck opening, a top side edge of said bib being secured adjacent the shoulder of said Waist, said waist portion in back having an integral central skirt forming extension, gathers in the said Waist portion and skirt forming extension at the Waistline, a complementary skirt forming member secured to the side edges of said extension and to the lower edges of said Waist and bib, and an adjustable belt stitched to a portion of the complementary skirt portion and covering the line of connection between said skirt section and waist.

RAYMOND P. NEITZEL. 

